Media & Press Releases
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Newcastle’s Private Harry adds group 1 to unbeaten record
Newcastle trainer Nathan Doyle reckons “that will take a while to sink in.” Now a group 1-winning trainer, claiming a $1 million race at Rosehill, celebrating on Golden Slipper Day. All thanks to an unbeaten colt called Private Harry. “That’s going to take a while…
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Newcastle Racecourse gets behind one of its own with Raise for Jaxon Race Day
When Newcastle teen Jaxon Scriven was involved in a serious accident on the 7th of November 2024, which resulted in him becoming a below-the-knee amputee, his family knew he would face some challenges ahead. What they did not expect was for the local community and…
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Newcastle Racecourse International Women’s Day event raises $45,000 for local charities
Adorned in purple, the official colour of International Women’s Day (IWD), Newcastle Racecourse Trackside Marquee became the vibrant and inspiring host of local women, corporate representatives, and sponsors on Friday 7 March. Coinciding with the Group 3 Horsepower Stakes Race Meeting, the IWD event aimed…
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Para surfing champ Sam Bloom captivates at Newcastle International Women’s Day race meeting
Four-time world para surfing champion and best-selling author Sam Bloom would do anything to go back in time. But she’s learnt how to make the best of a challenging situation. “I would give everything back just to be me again, all the books, the movie,…
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“Had to be tough”: Sandpaper holds on for a lead-all-the-way victory in Newcastle Stakes
BJORN Baker’s stable representative Luke Hilton reckons Sandpaper “had to be tough today”. The five-year-old gelding’s jockey Tim Clark admits “he was there to be beaten today, but kept responding and finding that little bit extra”. It was a lead-all-the-way victory in Friday’s group 3…
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Para surfing champion Sam Bloom can’t go back in time, and she’s OK with that
Four-time world para surfing champion and best-selling author Sam Bloom would do anything to go back in time. But she’s learnt how to make the best of a challenging situation. “I would give everything back just to be me again, all the books, the movie,…
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“Galentines” racing in Newcastle, promising a bumper autumn season
Herald Article Credit Hunter autumn racing had its soft launch in Newcastle on Saturday as ‘Galentines’ crowds made for the trackside fields at Broadmeadow on a balmy Saturday afternoon for one of the first meetings of the new year and after a bumper spring season.…
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International Women’s Day: Empower, Inspire, and Celebrate at Newcastle Racecourse with Sam Bloom
On Friday, March 7th, the vibrant spirit of International Women’s Day (IWD) will once again come to life at Newcastle Racecourse as it hosts a day filled with celebration, inspiration, and goodwill. Coinciding with the Group 3 Horsepower Newcastle Stakes Race meeting, this highly anticipated…
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Newy: Trial Replay and Report
Hi Owners, Please see the trial replay alongside a jockey report following Newy's trial this morning at Newcastle. Newy finished in 3rd place, beaten by 1.6 lengths. Newy jumped professionally from the barriers, allowing him to surge forward and control the tempo of the early…
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Newcastle Knights players are working at Newcastle Racecourse
Jye Linnane says it gets Newcastle’s rookies out in the “real world”, Taj Annan reckons it offers “a bit of insight if footy doesn’t work out”, and Kyle McCarthy feels it “keeps our feet on the ground”. The three Knights players are talking about the…
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National Pony Racing Series NSW qualifier to be hosted at Newcastle
For the first time in its history, Newcastle Jockey Club is set to host a New South Wales Pony Racing Qualifier as part of the national series. To be held as part of the Coastline Pools & Spa’s Christmas Party Race Day on Saturday the…
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Newcastle Racecourse invites Novocastrians to own a piece of Newy
In partnership with MyRacehorse and Lees Racing, Newcastle Racecourse is providing Novocastrians with the opportunity to take an even greater part of the race day action by owning an interest in Newcastle’s own racehorse, Newy. Locally trained by 18-time Group 1 winning trainer Kris Lees,…
